I think Hopkins (Brit in an American film) and Jackman (Australian, but in a British film from a British musical that's considered THE British event of the year) already cover the Brit ego this year.Originally Posted by Atonenent.
I think Hopkins (Brit in an American film) and Jackman (Australian, but in a British film from a British musical that's considered THE British event of the year) already cover the Brit ego this year.
And Hawkes is probably still happening though...but we will see!As mine haha, I will only change it if Jackman dissapoints, then I'll replace him for Hawkes
I'm not sure about Trintignant. Daniel Craig could nab a nom for Skyfall since it's the biggest British movie this year and it's acclaimed. Denzel won't be nominated, that's for sure. John Hawkes is too small and too American. Cooper could happen if Brits love SLP, which is unknown for now. Suraj Sharma might get in, Dev Patel did and he had a whole lot less screentime then what Sharma is getting.
For now, I don't know. The BAFTA are tricky to predict.
Why is Denzel not getting nominated? I know they haven't nominated him before, which makes it seem unlikely but I wouldn't say it's impossible like you're making it sound.
It's entirely possible but with more options they will most likely pass on him as usual. He's not the frontrunner so they won't have a reason to nominate him.
1. DDL
2. Denzel Washington
3. Joaquin Phoenix
4. Hugh Jackman
5. John Hawkes
alt: Bradley Cooper, Anthony Hopkins
I'm not really feeling the Cooper nomination yet, maybe if he wins a few things here and there but I think AMPAS would much rather nominate Hawkes and they'll be popping in the screener anyways for Helen Hunt.
Cooper will have to be happy with BFCA and GG - Comedy noms this year. That's where his train begins and ends.
They could nominate him because, you know, they think he's great in the movie? Do voters only nominate frontrunners?
Well obviously they could do that, but what makes you say they'll even like him? They snubbed him before and they'll do it again without hesitation. I mean, us Americans love him but maybe the British don't?
They certainly won't go for Craig again. He was the story about Casino Royale, this time he's overshadowed by Dench and Bardem. Life of Pi isn't a British film and Sharma isn't British, enough said.
The man who leaves and the man who comes back are not the same.
True, but they do love themselves some Ang Lee, so we'll see where that goes. I don't know who gets that last spot, and honestly I don't care too much.
WTF? Comparing Suraj and Patel is completely bizarre? The latter was a fairly well recognized British actor (Skins), in a British film, helmed by a respected British director which produced huge success at the BAFTA's in various categories, including actor.
Suraj is an Indian actor, in an American film, helmed by a respected Chinese director. I don't understand how that combination adds up to massive BAFTA support.
Edit: Sorry, I see you've already addressed this but whatever.
Just wait until SLP becomes a breakout box office hit. Few more weeks; just wait
I think it will do pretty well, I have it pegged at 60-70M. But it could break out big, sure. It could also end up >50.Just wait until SLP becomes a breakout box office hit. Few more weeks; just wait
I compared the two because they both star in films which are seen more of directorial achievements more than anything else and they are both newcomers (I don't know how popular Skins was, so I'd still put Patel as a newcomer). They both happen to be Indian but i did not compare them because of race. Patel did have the whole British thing but Ang Lee is an extremely respected vet and BAFTA will probably fall head over heels for Life of Pi. As I said, we'll see how it plays out.
At the very least Sharma will probably make the longlist.
You mean <50, gurl, and PFT
They ain't doing longlists this year
Aww, but that was the best part.They ain't doing longlists this year
Atleast Keira fans won't have to go through any further embarassment of her yet again missing the longlist while the entire cast around her gets mentioned.They ain't doing longlists this year
Blue Jasmine is coming for your wigs, gurls
I knowAww, but that was the best part.
So basically, I think this means that, according to this new system, the nominees in past years would've been the asterisked 'chapter selections' from the longlists. So for ex, last year we would've had Eddie Marsan over Jim Broadbent, and Zoe Wanamaker and Bryce Dallas Howard (in a category w/ 6 nominees) over Carey MulliganThe date move will give members more time to vote, especially now that a round has been eliminated. Up until now, members voted in all categories (except Documentary, Film Not in the English Language and Outstanding British Film) with a longlist then compiled reflecting the 15 top choices in each category. That list was usually unveiled in early January. On it, choices put forth by the voting chapters (branches) were flagged and those more often than not ended up being the ones that made it further down the line. About a week later, round two of the voting resulted in the official nominees and round three resulted in the winners.
Now, the first round of voting will directly result in nominees. All members will continue to vote for nominees and winners in the Best Film and top four acting categories. However, in the director, adapted and original screenplay, cinematography, costume design, editing, make-up & hair, original music, production design, sound and visual effects categories, members of those chapters will decide the nominees and vote for the winner, much like the Oscars.
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